Bronx Library Center (New York Public Library)

Bronx Library Center Theater

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* Name/Location of Theater/Amphitheater

Bronx Library Center Theater

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to the theater/amphitheater?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Is there a door to the theater?

Yes

Clear open width of door:

71 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever
Push pull

Handle type exiting:

Lever
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

124 inches

Is wheelchair accessible seating available?

Yes

If yes, how many wheelchair accessible seats are available?

4 seats

If the theater has more than 300 seats, are the wheelchair accessible seats evenly dispersed among the various areas?

Yes

Is the accessible seating an integral part of the seating plan so that people using wheelchairs are not isolated from other spectators or their friends or family?

Yes

Is a companion seat provided next to each wheelchair seating location?

Yes

Describe the seating:

slight incline

Is there an unobstructed route of travel from the wheelchair seating to accessible restrooms?

Yes

Comments

The seating for people who use wheelchairs accessible seats are vacant spaces in the theater rows. Many more can be accommodated at the back of the theater (seating at the back of the theater is on a higher level than the stage. There is an international symbol of accessibility on the companion seat’s side. The most narrow pathway is 47 inches from column to wall. The control booth for staff and the stage have a wheelchair lift (see photo).

Comments/additional information regarding theater area

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